It has been another hectic week of AFL trade news and rumours, with the market talk heading into a frenzy once again ahead of the 2021 exchange period.
The Suns, Saints and Bombers are in the thick of it all once again as sides start preparing list management calls for the upcoming trade period.
Port defender urged to look elsewhere
Port Adelaide champion Kane Cornes believes Power defender Jarrod Lienert should be looking at new options at season's end.
Lienert, 26, was drafted by the Power as a rookie in 2016, but has only featured in 23 games in his AFL career so far.
After signing a one-year deal at the end of last season, Lienert has found it tough yet again to consistently crack into a strong Port Adelaide team in 2021.
FULL STORY: Cornes urges Port defender to assess options for future
Rivals circling Giants tall
The Lions are reportedly among a number of AFL clubs that are keeping tabs on Greater Western Sydney tall Kieren Briggs.
As reported by The Herald Sun, Briggs has impressed rival suitors in his three matches this year following his debut in Round 9.
READ MORE: Lions leading pack for Giants ruckman
Blues named as fitting match for Hawks star
Former Saint Leigh Montagna has suggested Carlton as a fitting suitor for star Hawk Tom Mitchell.
Mitchell is contracted until the conclusion of the 2023 season, however has been linked to reportedly being open to departing Hawthorn in favour of a crosstown rival.
READ MORE: Carlton named as perfect trade destination for Hawks star
Bomber facing nervous wait on future
Bombers utility Matt Guelfi is understood to be playing for his future, with the hard-nosed 23-year-old having to wait on the offer of a contract extension.
Despite earning more game time this season, Cal Twomey has told AFL.com.au that Essendon is unlikely to offer Guelfi a contract before the end of the year.
FULL STORY: Essendon utility set to wait for contract call
Suns linked to in-form Dockers tall
Legendary Bombers forward Matthew Lloyd has urged the Suns to take caution when moving for Dockers ruck Rory Lobb.
Lobb moved from Greater Western Sydney at the end of the 2018 season and is enjoying one of the best years of his career in 2021.
However, there has been talk in recent times over Lobb's future, with reports claiming that the remainder of his career could lie away from Fremantle.
READ MORE: Suns urged not to splash cash on in-form Dockers tall
Suns enters race for in-form Saints midfielder
Gold Coast have emerged as a side showing interest in out-of-contract Saints onballer Luke Dunstan, according to AFL Media's Cal Twomey.
Dunstan has thrived in his return to senior level after a dominant start to 2021 with St Kilda's VFL affiliate Sandringham.
READ MORE: Gun Saint gaining interest from Gold Coast
Out-of-contract Saint keen to stay
Saints free agent Jack Billings is reportedly keen on staying at Moorabbin, as discussions on a new contract get underway.
The 25-year-old's inclination to stay has been reciprocated, with Sy Kilda also showing a desire to retain Billings, according to AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey.
FULL STORY: Saints midfielder prepared to sign-on
Star free agent tabled contract offer
Adelaide have reportedly put offered free agent Matt Crouch a contract extension.
As reported by AFL.com.au, the Crows are looking to re-sign the midfielder past the 2021, with a tabled deal estimated to be as long as a three-year extension.
READ MORE: Crows offer gun free agent new deal
Gun Crow to be patient in contract talks
Crows defender Jake Kelly has revealed he is happy to wait on a new deal with the club, however discussions are underway.
Kelly, the son of former Collingwood champion Craig, remains yet to recommit past this season as football is placed as a main focus for the 26-year-old.
READ MORE: Adelaide defender set to wait on contract
Bombers key forward faces uncertain future
Out of contract Bombers forward Cale Hooker will have a major decision to mate at season's end, with Essendon coach Ben Rutten remaining undecided on the spearhead's future.
The veteran spearhead has helped revive the Bombers back into AFL Finals contention in Ben Rutten's first year of coaching, with 32 goals to his name for the year.
FULL STORY: Essendon veteran facing unclear path
Out-of-contract Carlton veteran Ed Curnow content with current status
Carlton midfielder Ed Curnow has claimed he is fazed with being unsigned past this season.
Speaking with Sportsday on Wednesday morning, the experienced onballer said he would love to continue his time at Princes Park, if a new deal failed to arise, he was content with how his career had panned out.
READ MORE: Blues midfielder not budged by contract stance
Johnson names ideal landing spots for Adelaide duo
Bulldogs great Brad Johnson has named two ideal landing spots for reportedly available Crows pair Matt Crouch and Tom Lynch.
A report by The Age last week suggested that the Adelaide pair - along with veteran defender Daniel Talia - could be up for grabs ahead of this year's exchange period.
With potential exits now tipped for the Crows pair, Johnson has weighed in on fitting landing spots for both Crouch and Lynch, naming North Melbourne and Essendon as matching suitors.
FULL STORY: Dogs great names perfect spots for Crouch, Lynch
